Rescue Log

In addition to the 700 permanent residents cared for daily at Bat World Sanctuary, the following bats were rescued and released back to the wild (or were provided permanent sanctuary with us if they were not releasable). Also logged are the rescues we directly assisted with nationally and internationally. Click on the entry to see any photos or videos that are available. 

Kansas – bat pup fell from tree – photo available

A dog roaming his yard in El Dorado, KS alerted to something strange lying on the ground. The dog's owner came to see what the dog was barking at and discovered a tiny baby bat lying on the ground under a tree. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a […]

Texas – bat pup found on ground

A passerby in Cypress, TX luckily came across a tiny baby bat lying alone on the ground. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The baby was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be hand-raised and released when old enough to survive.

Wisconsin – bat found on ground

A lady was concerned when she woke up and found a bat on the ground on her front porch. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the […]

Texas- evening bat found on ground

A lady in Houston, TX, found an evening bat on the ground outside of her front door. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.

Texas – pup fell out tree

A lady in Beaumont, TX  bat pup fell out of a tree in her backyard. She was super concerned and wanted to get this little guy some help. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The baby was transferred to a rescuer where […]

Kansas – pup found grounded

An elderly man in El Dorado, KS, called about a baby bat that had fallen on the ground and he was concerned for the safety of the pup. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The baby was transferred to a rescuer where […]

Georgia – pup found on front porch

A man in Augusta, GA, found a baby bat on his front porch. He was concerned for the safety of the baby and called us to help assist him in the situation.  We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The baby was transferred […]

MidCities – red bat found at apartment

A caller from Dallas, TX discovered an Eastern red bat lying out in the open parking of his apartment complex lot early in the morning. Not wanting to leave the bat defenseless and helpless, the finder quickly gave us a call. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located several Bat […]

Indiana- bat inside house

A lady from Terre Haute, IN, found a bat flying around her house. She was concerned for her safety as well as the bat's safety. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be […]

Texas – pup found in yard

A woman in Orange, TX, found an evening bat pup in her backyard and was concerned for the well-being of the pup because she could not find mom anywhere around. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The baby was transferred to a […]

Texas – baby bat found in garage

A homeowner in San Antonio, TX gave us a call late last night after finding a small bat pup lying on the steps of his garage. The finder followed the instructions in our voicemail and safely contained the baby in a secure box using gloves. We called the pup's hero back right away and located […]

North Carolina – pup fell out of bat house

A homeowner in Rockwell, NC, found a baby bat that had fallen out of his bat house. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The baby was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be hand-raised and released when old enough to survive. […]